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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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